Local 4-H members participate, find success in competitions

April 10, 2013

JAMESTOWN - Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County congratulations the Chautauqua County Dairy Bowl team members who recently participated in the 2013 Western District 4-H Quiz Bowl Contest held in Wyoming County.

A total of 81 youth representing 21 teams from Allegany, Chautauqua, Erie, Niagara and Wyoming counties completed in this event testing 4-H youth on their knowledge of the dairy industry.

JAMESTOWN - Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County extends its congratulations to the Chautauqua County Horse Bowl team members who recently participated in the 2013 Regional 4-H Quiz Bowl Contest held in Cattaraugus County.

The primary objective of the Horse Bowl contest is to provide an opportunity for youth enrolled in 4-H horse projects to demonstrate their knowledge of equine related subject matter in a competitive setting where attitudes of friendliness and fairness prevail. It is also hoped that these contests will provide educational experiences for both participants and spectators. The youth of Chautauqua County have been practicing and researching for several months in preparation for last weekend's event. Youth from Allegany, Chautauqua, Erie, Niagara, and Wyoming counties competed in this event that tests 4-H youth on their knowledge of the equine industry.

Chautauqua County youth Horse Bowl teams excelled at the regionals in Olean. The Senior Team members - Kendra Hockran, Fluvanna Farmyard Friends; Ashley Crandall, Chautauqua County Junior Trail Riders; Rachel McCarthy, Chautauqua County Junior Trail Riders; and Carissa Peterson, Fluvanna Farmyard Friends - won first place as a team. Individual scores resulted in Hockran, fourth, Crandall, third, and McCarthy, first. Coach Fran Hockran and Assistance Coach Jennifer Dahlgren will be traveling with the senior team to the State Competition at Cornell University in April.

"I am so proud of the teams," Horse Bowl Coach Fran Hockran said. "Chautauqua County did a super job today. They are a great bunch of kids."

For more information about the 4-H Program or to find out how to become involved in Chautauqua County 4-H, call the 4-H office at 664-9502, Ext. 214.

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County provides residents with valuable access to scientific research and practical education - helping individuals in agriculture, the environment, youth development and human services.